The last thing that anybody wants is to sustain an injury on the job. However, workplace injuries and illnesses are not uncommon in Georgia. The good news is that the Georgia workers’ compensation system is generally good at doing exactly what it is supposed to do – pay claims to those who sustain a workplace... read more

When somebody gets injured or becomes ill during the course of their work duties, they should be entitled to receive compensation. The Georgia workers’ compensation system is designed to ensure that every employee receives benefits in the event an injury occurs, but there are often times when insurance carriers or employers deny benefits that should... read more

Most people understand that seatbelts save lives. However, seatbelts are also generally required by law. Here, we want to discuss the seatbelt laws in Georgia so that you thoroughly understand your obligations when you get in a vehicle either as a driver or a passenger. Further, we want to discuss what the penalties are for... read more

Injuries can result in significant setbacks for victims. Not only to injury victims have to deal with physical and emotional pain and suffering, but they also likely have significant expenses that arise due to the injury. Any person who sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another party should be able... read more

Workplace injuries are not uncommon, and they can be devastating for victims. Not only do work injury victims have to worry about medical expenses, but they often have to worry about lost income if they are unable to perform their job duties. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were approximately 2.8 million... read more

No one wants to get injured when they are on the job, but the reality is that work injuries occur regularly in Georgia. The good news is that the workers’ compensation system in this state is a “no-fault” system, which means that employees are entitled to these benefits regardless of which party caused the injury.... read more

According to data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 2.8 million non-fatal work injuries that occur each year across the country. The good news is that nearly every worker in the state of Georgia is covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This should provide some comfort to those injured on the... read more

No one wants to sustain an injury in the workplace, but the reality is that these incidents occur regularly. The good news is that the workers’ compensation insurance laws in Georgia specify that just about every employee is entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they sustain an injury on the job. However, that does not... read more